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Big kid bedroom reveal

How to create a kid’s room that is functional, cool in their eyes, and a space you enjoy being around?


This week on the Your Home Story podcast...

Ashley has done several great DIYs in her son’s room in the past, but he’s getting older and it was time for a space designed for his current needs. His room got some big upgrades including lighting, flooring, and decor, and turned out beautiful and kid-approved!

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Greyson's bedroom revealHue Bulb systemAshley’s new oak floorsYou can...

Who is tired of sales??? Best of Cyber Monday & Cyber Week

SO many sales popping up these days, it is getting exhausting! (And this is coming from someone who loves a good discount and watches for the big ones.) There are a few new sales to share for Cyber Monday so I'm keeping it REAL short and sweet!

It's not a deal if you don't need it, remember? Turn the other ear to all the sales banners popping up on every website everywhere and check out my SHORT list below of a few of the really good ones!
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My top 12 Black Friday sales 2019! For home decor, gifts, and clothing

As I shared in this post... I really try to keep calm on Black Friday and have learned to pare it down to the sales on things I really, actually want, and are actually better deals than usual. With that in mind I'm sharing the sales I'm actually looking at this year, the really good discounts, and my favorite products for myself and gifts.

I didn't crowd this list with every single big retailer and their BF coupon code; nope, I kept it manageable and listed just the best ones I can actually...

Wintery bedroom update reveal and incredible sale!

I love a good bedroom decor update!! I used to refresh our bedroom (art above the bed, decorative pillows, bedding) more regularly, but since doing ourbedroom makeover One Room Challengelast fall it's felt so "done" I haven't changed much.

But,Serena & Lilywanted to show off some of their products in our home during their Thank You Event (25% off site-wide!!!) and I fell in love with some of their pieces, and made some changes--and I love it!

Thanks toSerena & Lilyfor...

Curating your home style

I absolutely love this topic, and have seen a lot of growth and change in my own personal home style over the years. Home is so important to me, and I love being creative with how I make my home feel like mine. However it takes some skill to define it and create a cohesive space!

Take a listen to this week's episode of the Your Home Story podcast... once you’ve narrowed down your style (check out episode 3 for more on that!)… NOW WHAT? On organizing your ideas to keep your style...

Gift guide: Something for everyone on your list!

I am only doing one gift guide this year, which means every single thing on it is really good!! I've included gifts for homebodies and DIYers, as well as your parents, kids, and girlfriends.
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I personally love every one of these picks!!

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This faux fur throw is oversized and glam. Comes in a pretty gift box and is on super sale right now!If you know anyone who likes to cook but doesn't have an Instant Pot... perfect gift, solved!I love a cheese board but this slate one is so cool and unique, and comes with labels. (Also get this soapstone chalk to go with!)

Tech:

Rave reviews from friends about these Yeti mugs that keep a drink hot for HOURS. I love the classic coffee mug (but with lid, great for when you're around kids) and they come in a ton of colors--I'd love the white one for myself! They also come in travel mug shape. I've seen vibrating foam rollers for twice this price, but this one is very highly rated. Great for the workout junkie or hardworking DIYer!WorkTunes headphones--genius. Ear protection/noise canceling, but Bluetooth so you can play music while you demo. Jason used some that have a little noise canceling while demoing/rebuilding our bathroom this fall. These would be a safer choice! He wore them all day sometimes... made his solo house project time much more enjoyable!

For your parents:

This sweet book "My Grandpa: In His Own Words" is a journal for grandpa to do for the kids. We gave my dad one last year, perfect for him as a proud new grandpa!Cashmere wrap. So dreamy and warm, perfect for mom or MIL! Like a cross between a scarf, a throw blanket, and a robe--and cashmere! This comes in several colors and is on an amazing sale for Black Friday week. 23 and Me personal ancestry & traits kit--includes lab fee! So cool for the family member who is into genealogy and history.

For kids:

For an older kid who is interested in cooking, love this kids' knife set--practical and fun!I have heard these Magna-Tiles are THE toy kids love for hours and hours of play. Multiple people have said they are a must-have! Otto's played with them at the library and I think will be ready for them in another year. They're great for preschool age for sure.The cutest easel with chalkboard, whiteboard, paint cups, magnetic letters... a classic!

For homebodies, fellow moms, girlfriends:

Candles are the greatest gift ever. Right? Anthro always has the prettiest ones and this patterned one is no exception. They always smell amazing, too.Cashmere again, but this one's a versatile oversized scarf that comes in even more colors and is also an amazing deal right now. I love the camel, of course, but the black and grey would also go with everything. Or pick a pretty color for some real luxury!Full-length sherpa robe! I've seen fuzzy robes around a lot but none this long. When you want a cozy robe, don't you want your ankles to be warm, too?!I love microwaveable rice/barley bags for sore muscles. (I have a DIY tutorial for one here!) This sloth one is too cute!I feel like most of us could use a slipper upgrade... the key to long-lasting ones is real leather and real fur (never gets stinky!). These are high quality and on sale!

I would really love to have nearly all my shopping done Thanksgiving weekend this year... would be so nice to cross off my list! I'm hoping to take advantage of the sales that have already started (Black Friday sales started way early this year!)!

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How to *responsibly* shop Black Friday & Cyber Monday sales

I’m excited for the holidays, but I also get anxious around all of the shopping opportunities this time of year! I am a little bit compulsive about getting the best deal and saving money sometimes, but that means it I can really overthink it and stress out about Black Friday and Cyber Monday shopping. But, over the past few years I’ve developed some tools that help me get good deals on stuff I want and need, but still keep this time of year festive and fun rather than just stressful.

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3 ways to style windowpane check

I am excited for this trend!! Been seeing it around quite a bit lately and I think it’s one of those patterns that can dominate or make you feel like you don’t need to do anything else to have a an outfit or room look finished--but there are also some great ways to complement that can make you feel really stylish and complete.


3 ways to style windowpane check
These will work for clothing for home decor!
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Exterior Christmas decor ideas!

I'm so excited it's almost that time of year!!

Whether you are a seasoned exterior decorator or a newbie in trying to figure out what to do on the exterior of your home for Christmas, you are going to be inspired to just START decorating after tuning into this episode. From mailbox swags to baskets on the front doors, we share plenty of ideas you’ll want to implement. Whether/><br

DIY upholstery: designer-look white & wood chair tutorial

Yay! This project looks so great and I’m so excited to share it with you! I have wanted to do it since I bought these chairs back in 2018. I knew I wouldn’t get to recovering them for a while, and we really needed sitting in our living room!, so I just lived with them in a color I didn’t really like (and that awkwardly blended in to the dresser behind them).


I knew I wanted a light color, but that definitely made me nervous with a toddler in the house. I did some research and decided that the only way I co...